Hedera pastuchovii 'Ann Ala' - Iranian Ivy

Hedera pastuchovii ‘Ann Ala’ – Iranian Ivy

Climbing plant with few branches and few branches.

Veined foliage, grey-green and shiny, taking on beautiful purple colours in winter.

Tolerant to drought. Will prefer shaded areas to develop well.

This variety of ivy was awarded the Garden Merit Award by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2012.

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Description

Iranian ivy – Hedera pastuchovii ‘Ann Ala’

In a nutshell

Iranian ivy, Hedera pastuchovii ‘Ann Ala’, is a climbing plant with few branches and few branches.

The characteristic foliage is veined, grey-green and shiny and takes on beautiful purple colours in winter. The leaf with a disproportionate central lobe measures 9 cm x 4 cm in the adult stage.

Tolerant of drought, this species will prefer shaded areas to develop well.

This variety of ivy was awarded the Garden Merit Award by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2012.

History

Originating from northern Iran in a forest near Chalus. Hedera pastuchovii ‘Ann Ala’ first appeared in 2003 in the catalogue of Fibrex nursery, UK.

Technical leaflet - Hedera pastuchovii 'Ann Ala'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: pastuchovii
Cultivar: ‘Ann Ala’
Pierot classification: bird’s-foot ivy, heart-shaped leaves
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Caucasus, Western Asia
Cultivar origin: found by Roy Lancaster in the 1970s in a forest near Chalus, Iran. Named after a friend of his who died, Ann Ala.

Description of Hedera pastuchovii ‘Ann Ala’

Growth habit: spreading
Number of lobes: 0 to 3 lobes in general
Leaf length: 6.5 cm
Sheet width: 4 cm
Leaf color: grey-green, glossy
Color of veins: yellow-green
Stem and petiole color: reddish green
Hairs: scaly, with 8 to 12 branches

Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera pastuchovii ‘Ann Ala’.

Exposure: shade, part shade
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: cool soil, but tolerant of dryness
Soil PH: all
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: climber, hanging, pot, jardiniere, houseplant
Development: rapid
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

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All your questions about ivy

What substrate for ivy?

First of all, rest assured: ivy is a plant that adapts to a wide variety of substrates.

If you want to create the ideal growing conditions, here are the substrate characteristics to choose for ivy:

a draining substrate: Ivy prefers well-drained soil. Heavy, clayey soils that retain too much water can cause problems with root rot. We therefore recommend adding sand or gravel to improve drainage if the soil is too compact.
A rich substrate: Soil rich in organic matter is beneficial for ivy. Adding compost or potting soil can improve soil fertility, providing the nutrients needed for healthy growth.
A fresh substrate: Ivy likes slightly moist but not soggy soil. It’s important to keep the soil moist, especially during the active growth period, but it’s also essential to avoid excess water.

For pot cultivation, a good-quality potting soil with added perlite or sand for drainage and compost for fertility will be perfect.

Ivy in literature

“Ivy, like a living memory, clung to the vestiges of the past.”

Herman Melville, The Piazza Tales

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	21 to 50 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Extended, Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Atypical, Green, Red in winter
Possible uses	Climbing, Hanging plant, Houseplant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Fast
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Bird's foot, Heart shaped
Award	RHS Award of Garden Merit